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Q What causes gynecomastia?
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Dr. Arthur Perry, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Male breast growth, technically called gynecomastia, occurs in half of men at the time of puberty. It can be humiliating and prompt teasing. At a time when teenagers are beginning to grow beards, the last thing a boy wants to grow is a breast.... Full Answer
Q What medications can cause gynecomastia?
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Dr. Arthur Perry, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Many drugs cause male breast growth, technically called gynecomastia: hormones for prostate cancer, prescription drugs such as spironolactone and Propecia (finasteride), the antifungal ketoconazole, digoxin, lovastatin, verapamil, cimetidine,... Full Answer
Q What might have caused the pain and swelling I had in one of my testicles?
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Pain and swelling in the testicles can be from many different things. It can be a sign of very serious problems such as testicular torsion (twisting of the testicle that cuts off its blood supply). Another serious problem that could cause... Full Answer
Q As a man, how can I improve my sex life as I age?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal Medicine
What do men really want? "More between-the-sheets fun," is what we hear. From middle age to the senior years, even though testosterone, that powerful libido driver, isn't flowing like it once was, interest doesn't wane much. A recent survey showed that... Full Answer
Q What causes breast pain in males?
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Steroids have been attributed to the condition gynecomastia which can cause breast pain in males.  Breast pain can also be associated with liver damage from alcoholism, injuries, medication use, shingles or mastitis.  If you're using diuretics... Full Answer
Q How can I relieve symptoms of andropause?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, Cardiology
If you have andropause, following dietary modifications, getting your regular annual physical, and regular exercise will do a lot to raise your energy and help you regain vitality. For some men, this is sufficient. And some men benefit... Full Answer
Q What are symptoms of male menopause?
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Male menopause is sometimes called andropause.Aging men complaining of fatigue, low libido, and mood swings have increasingly been given prescriptions for testosterone supplements. But researchers now say that only a handful of symptoms are actually... Full Answer
Q Why do men change television channels so much?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, Cardiology
A man is more inclined to hog the remote because they are less likely to become invested in a television show as quickly as women, and so they change the channel. Learn more on this topic in this video of Dr. Oz. Full Answer
Q As a man, how can I deal with age-related sexual changes?
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Here are some age-related changes to male sexuality and ways to deal with them. Age-Related Change #1: Slower Response Time -- As a man gets older, it may take longer for his body to respond to sexual stimulation. Even if he feels highly... Full Answer
Q Do men experience changes at midlife similar to menopause?
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Staness Jonekos, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Women are not alone suffering from changes. Men also have midlife challenges, both physically and emotionally. Declining testosterone can affect libido, moods and sexual performance. Generally, a man’s hormones change gradually compared to... Full Answer